G.P. Talwar at 100: scientist, institution builder, lifelong researcher

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Scientist G.P. Talwar, who is turning 100, has spent decades advancing immunology and biomedical research in India. His achievements include developing the world's first leprosy vaccine, creating a hormonal birth-control vaccine, founding India's first immunology institution, and mentoring generations of researchers.

Since joining the founding faculty of AIIMS New Delhi, he has never stopped working at the bench. Along the way, he developed the world’s first leprosy vaccine, a hormonal birth control vaccine, founded India’s first immunology institution, mentored hundreds of students, and continues his research as he begins his second century